More than 70 years ago, right-wing W.A.C. Bennett became a B.C. political powerhouse after a failed Liberal-NDP coalition. There are parallels to today’s rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
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Is it time for Canadian municipalities with RCMP contracts to ditch the Mounties as Surrey, B.C., has done? A chat with new Surrey Police Service Chief Norm Lipinski sheds some light on the benefits.
B.C. is facing a toxic drug crisis, however, forcing people into involuntary treatment will cause more harm than good.
Citizens’ assemblies bring members of the public into the fold of the difficult trade-offs that need to be made on every decision of public importance.
Orders to not investigate potential government wrongdoing sets an alarming precedent for the future of B.C. forestry.
The Canada-U.S. Columbia River is relied upon by millions and governed by a treaty in desperate need of updating. Here is how a modern Columbia River Treaty could work.
The B.C. Court’s dismissal of Chief Dsta’hyl’s justification that he was following Wet’suwet’en law points to the need for broader discussion regarding rights and jurisdiction.
The dispute between the Blueberry River First Nations and the government of B.C. reveals deeper issues with imposed Indigenous governance systems.
As communities are exposed to wildfire smoke more regularly and over longer durations year after year, it is critical to consider what these changing exposure patterns mean for our long-term health.
The agreement between the Haida Nation and B.C. is laudable. However, Canada’s history of false promises means the federal government is unlikely to enact similar deals any time soon.
Neighbourhood planning with community engagement is now treated as a barrier to better cities. For disadvantaged neighbourhoods, this shift threatens to perpetuate inequities.
Many unhoused people have pets, however, accessing health care for themselves and their pets can be a challenge. ‘One Health’ clinics can provide vital health care to unhoused people and their pets.
Indigenous knowledge is a boon to environmentally responsible efforts, but only if the data — and its holders — are treated with respect.
British Columbia’s proposed ban on name changes could impact people’s Charter rights and undermine the rehabilitation and reintegration of those convicted of crimes.
Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will likely be even more severe than the unprecedented fires of 2023. Being aware of the risks, and taking some sensible precautions, can help keep you safe.
The Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline is a bad deal for Canadians, the federal government and our planet. The only question now is how best to mitigate the damage.
Global warming poses great challenges to Canada’s wine industry. But in these challenges lie equally great opportunities to build a better, and more sustainable, wine industry.
The recent title lands agreement between British Columbia and the Haida Nation is historic and inspiring, but also long overdue in light of decades of rulings by international human rights bodies.
Global climates are changing and the world is rapidly warming. Canada’s labour laws must keep pace with the rate of change to protect workers.
As wildfire season approaches, Canadians —especially northerners and Indigenous Peoples — are being let down by Meta and their government when they need them most.
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences; Senior Scientist, Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Lecturer, School of Humanitarian Studies, Royal Roads University
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Chair and Member from North America of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) and Professor in Political Science, Public Policy and Indigenous Studies, University of British Columbia
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